The Saudi Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences (SJMMS) is the official scientific journal of the University of Dammam. It is an international peer reviewed general medical journal that publishes original research involving humans. The scope of the journal encompasses research that is of interest to health specialists in both academia as well as those involved in a clinical practice.

The Journal publishes distinctive and innovative research with the objective of turning research into knowledge for a worldwide audiance. The Saudi Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences promotes scholarly, well-thought out research in the fields of medicine and medical sciences. Our vision is to be the first choice for authors and readers in the region and globally. The Journal is available in both print and online versions.

The Journal is sponsored by the University of Dammam and is published by the renowned international publishing house: Wolters Kluwer & Medknow. The Journal is published under the auspices of the Vice-President of Postgraduate Studies and Scientific Research. This independent scientific journal is an important component of UD's strategic plan for academic excellence.

The target readers of the Journal include all medical and health professionals in the colleges of the health cluster, specfically the Colleges of Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Applied Medical Sciences and Clinical Pharmacology in addition to medical and health professionals in the region and globally.